Sustainable Pest Management

This Advanced IPM Training is for UC Master Gardeners to advance their understanding of integrated pest management (IPM) to help educate their local communities and fellow Master Gardeners. It is strongly encouraged that attendees have a pre-existing understanding of IPM and IPM concepts.

The focus of this training will be sustainability and how the principles of sustainability are related to the mission of integrated pest management (IPM).  

Attendees will receive access to training materials, UC IPM resources, and unique lady beetle pins!

Workshop Information

When: Wednesday, September 25, 2024 -- 8:30am to 4pm
Where: South Coast Research & Extension Center - Irvine, CA
Cost: $40* (includes meals and materials)

Topics will include:

• Sustainability and IPM
  How are sustainability and integrated pest management (IPM) related? We will consider how pests and their management can be influenced by various socioeconomic factors and how UC Master Gardeners can better help their clientele by considering safer and more sustainable practices.
• Know your Water
  In this session you will learn how pesticide and fertilizer use in urban areas can affect water quality, human health, and the environment; and what you can do to protect waterways from these chemicals.
• Is it Safe?
  This is a common question the public asks when discussing pesticides. In this session, we will touch on the use of vinegar and other homemade or do-it-yourself pesticides. You will learn about the safety of various natural and synthetic pesticides and how to find “safer” products based on scientific information.
• Mosquitoes and Public Health Pests
  Public health pests such as mosquitoes, rodents, and cockroaches pose a serious threat to Californians. Newer invasive mosquito species capable of spreading deadly diseases are increasing in various parts of the state. Learn about these pests, how to protect yourself, and what local Mosquito and Vector Control Agencies are doing to help our communities.

View the full agenda.

This hands-on, train-the-trainer workshop is sponsored by University of California Integrated Pest Management Program.

* No refunds will be issued after September 11, 2024.